Cross-border health agreement in the making
Health chiefs in the Algarve and Spain are coming up with a ‘Eurocitizen’ discount card, to help people get the specialist care they need at affordable prices. The initiative was
Cross-border health agreement in the making
Health chiefs in the Algarve and Spain are coming up with a ‘Eurocitizen’ discount card, to help people get the specialist care they need at affordable prices. The initiative was
Foundation launches groundbreaking ‘cancerwatch’ programme
The Champalimaud Foundation – dedicated to biomedical research – is launching a groundbreaking programme that will warn people of their risks of contracting cancer before they get it. Presenting the
New doctors
The health ministry has announced it will be offering up to 1,479 new jobs to doctors next year – almost 1,000 of which will be going to doctors with specialties.
Health boost
Three European countries have signed a protocol to benefit Portugal with €58 million – €10 million of which will be used in the health sector. Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein are
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
“From now on, our troubles will be miles away” – says the Christmas carol. Sensational indeed, all troubles will vanish when the Christmas feeling starts blowing it all away. It
Venous thromboembolism and air travel
Venous thrombosis is an accumulation of clot in the vein system (deep or superficial), normally in the legs, that in certain instances may dislodge to the lungs giving rise to
Free colon cancer screenings
Due to high demand, Hospital Particular do Algarve is again holding free colon cancer screenings. Last month, the hospital group held two days of screenings for colon cancer and due
Kidney stones
Kidney stones are caused by an accumulation of mineral salts, combined mostly with calcium, which may lodge anywhere along the course of the urinary tract. They are usually comprised of
Anxiety and depression on the up
News that the crisis has left many families in psychological tatters comes from consumer watchdog DECO this week. Almost half those queried suffer anxiety in one form or another. The